Music Teacher - 3rd-5th grade

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; Arlington (TX); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

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Texas Teacher Retirement System

PD & Training

Descripción de la vacante

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Music Teacher for grades 3–5 at the Arlington Lower School to inspire students through a balanced program of performance, theory, history, and appreciation. You will teach with a focus on cultivating truth, goodness, and beauty within a classical liberal arts framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, professional growth, and a commitment to an orderly, respectful learning environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Certification not required for general education.
• All majors welcome.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Background check and fingerprint clearance required.
• Travel may be required for training and development opportunities.

Responsabilidades

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, delivering thoughtful lessons and maintaining an orderly, joyful classroom.
• Provide academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with leadership to address needs promptly.
• Uphold and model school culture, policies, dress code, conduct and safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with families, scheduling conferences as needed and fostering home–school partnerships.
• Participate in academy life through collaboration, events, duties, and ongoing professional growth.

Conocimientos

Music Education

Curriculum Implementation

Classroom Management

Communication with Families

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Education or Music

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Music Teacher 3-5 grade Location: Great Hearts Arlington Lower School (6701 S Cooper St. Arlington, TX 76001) Reports To: Headmaster FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX). Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost Texas Teacher Retirement System Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Fine Arts at Great Hearts: Fine Arts are not just electives but part of the core curriculum at Great Hearts: all students study music, drama, poetry and studio art. Music coursework includes both “applied” or performance foci as well as substantive music theory, history, and appreciation. We boast a stellar faculty across the fine arts curriculum, most of whom are professional artists and performers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Required/Preferred Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education
• All majors are welcome
• US Work Authorization required
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
• Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.